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Colorado Potato Beetle

Colorado potato beetle
Appearance:
3/8 inch long
Where/When:
Active from May through August. Feeds primarily on potato, also on tomato, eggplant, and pepper.
Significance:

Can defoliate plants. Damage to leaves can reduce plant vigor, plant size, and yield.

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